SUTHERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sutherland Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dinwiddie County Public Schools school district, located in Sutherland, VA with about 520 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Sutherland Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sutherland Elementary, located at 6000 R. B. Pamplin Drive in Sutherland, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dinwiddie County Public Schools district. The school is situated in a rural community setting, providing a focused and close-knit learning environment for its elementary-age students. As part of the county's broader educational framework, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, social development, and the personal success of its young learners during their formative years.

The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work to prepare students for the transition to middle school while building a solid base in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. By maintaining a location in the heart of Sutherland, the school acts as a central hub for the local community, promoting parental involvement and community engagement. Overall, Sutherland Elementary strives to balance traditional academic instruction with modern classroom practices to ensure all students have the tools necessary to succeed in a changing educational landscape.

For more information, contact Sutherland Elementary at (804) 732-4168 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.